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RCE meaning in oil and gas

Definition

Rotating cylinder electrode

RCE means Rotating cylinder electrode. An electrochemical test method often used to test and rank the effectiveness of inhibitors in potentially corrosive environments. By rotating the electrode a pre-determined shear…

An electrochemical test method often used to test and rank the effectiveness of inhibitors in potentially corrosive environments. By rotating the electrode a pre-determined shear stress can be applied to the surface of the electrode, this mimics flow and is a test of the inhibitor film tenacity.

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